1N716A

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1N716A diode is a type of Anode Mounted Plastic Zener diode, widely used thanks to its low cost, high temperature stability and good voltage regulation capabilities. It has a peak reverse power dissipation of 500mW and a breakdown voltage range of 3V to 39V. The 1N716A offers a low test current and an excellent Zener impedance.

The main application of the 1N716A diode is the shunt regulation of power supply voltage. It can be used in voltage regulator circuits that require the output voltage to be adjusted to match the voltage requirements of the load. 1N716A can also be used as an EMI filter in some applications.

The working principle of the 1N716A diode is based on the principle of Zener breakdown, which occurs when a high electric field is applied to a semiconductor p-n junction. The electric field causes electron-hole pairs to be created within the depletion region of the P-N junction, reducing the voltage barrier, and allowing current to flow from the anode to the cathode. This phenomenon is the basis of a Zener regulator.

The 1N716A is an anode-mounted device, meaning that the anode is attached to the internal circuit of the diode, while the cathode is connected to ground. When a voltage is applied a reverse voltage across the diode, the electric field causes the electron-hole pairs to be created, leading to a current flow in the protection diode. This current is then monitored and its value is adjusted by the voltage regulator circuit to achieve the desired voltage.

The Zener breakdown process in the 1N716A diode is ensured by the presence of a controlled temperature coefficient which helps compensate for temperature variations and increases the accuracy of the Zener regulation of voltage. Inside the diode, a very thin metal flake is placed on the cathode side, which helps control the temperature coefficient.

The 1N716A diode is a popular choice due to the low cost, good voltage regulation capabilities, high temperature stability and low test current. It is widely used in power supply regulation and EMI filter applications. Due to its relatively high breakdown voltage, it is also ideal for applications that require higher output voltages.

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